Plain-looking Karmen Kwok’s modest personality captures billionaire’s heart
HONG KONG: Karmen Kwok is no classic beauty compared with billionaire Richard Li’s ex who gave birth to his three sons but whom he refused to marry.
So, what does it take for the Miss Hong Kong 2015 second runner up, Karmen to capture the 50year-old billionaire’s heart?
Richard Li split up with Isabella Leong in 2011 and started dating KarmenKwok.Theirrelationship first surfaced in 2015, when the pair was spotted vacationing in Japan. At the time, Richard did not directly deny dating Karmen, but did not want to talk to the press about her either.
While 25-year-old Karmen is youthful, many were surprised that her ordinary looks would catch Richard’s attention. Richard treats Karmen very well, taking her on many international vacations and gifting her with a luxury property. He would even be her driver and take her around on outings.
Recently, the couple was seen in Thailand together. Asked to comment on their relationship, Richard said, “We are fine, thank you.” His response confirmed that the couple is still in a stable relationship.
As the public grew curious what attracted Richard to Karmen, the media dug further into her background.
Born in a modest family, Karmen graduated from City University of Hong Kong with a business degree. After being placed in Miss Hong Kong, she hosted several TVB variety programs. Allegedly, Karmen’s pure heart and non-materialistic personality attracted Richard the most. She was loyal in love and had few rumours in the entertainment industry. She had a appreciation for mature men who were established in their careers.
Although Karmen is not materialistic, Richard wanted her to live more comfortably and lavished her with a HK$100 million home for her 25th birthday. Situated inside the One Mayfair residential complex in Kowloon Tong, Karmen’s new 2100-square-feet home comes with a 1800-square-feet lounge space and swimming pool on the rooftop.